Still no new info on police shooting of Lee man

LEE — No new information has yet been released in the Dec. 3 police shooting of Lee resident Steve Amazeen, 45.

Assistant Attorney General Susan Morrell did not return calls Tuesday requesting information pertaining to the investigation. In previous interviews, Morrell said she did not expect to release any new information any time soon and could not provide a timeline as to when a report would be released.

Amazeen, a Lee Hook Road resident and Dover business owner, was allegedly shot by Durham police officers, according to information obtained by Foster’s.

Amazeen’s wife called 911 after he shot a firearm in their home at 289 Lee Hook Road, where Morrell said a domestic issue was likely to have taken place.

Amazeen had reportedly discharged the firearm in his home and was described during the 911 call as being suicidal. Multiple departments responded to the scene including Durham, Lee and Newmarket.

Lee Hook Road remined closed for most of the day Dec. 3 while authorities, including the State Police Major Crimes Unit, investigated the officer-involved shooting.

Amazeen was transported to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital by McGregor Ambulance with two gunshot wounds, according to emergency communications reports that day.

While privacy laws prevent any hospital from releasing medical information, Amazeen was last known to be in stable condition at WDH and no further update on his medical condition has been provided by officials.

Officials planned to investigate whether a drug or alcohol abuse issue contributed to Amazeen’s action that night, which led him to point his weapon at police.

Morrell could not confirm whether Durham officers took part in the shooting, though she did indicate that more than one officer had opened fire. Durham Deputy Police Chief Rene Kelley could not comment on which, if any, officers were involved in the shooting or on administrative leave from the department.

All inquiries into the incident are being fielded by the attorney general’s office.